Stores Assistant - Engineering business
Salary: £25,000 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week - Monday to Friday 8am to 4.15pm, and a 2pm finish on Friday.
Contract: Temp to Perm (3 months, then permanent)
Annual Leave: 25 days + 8 bank holidays
On Call: 1 in 4 or 1 in 5 weeks (remote cover via phone and very rarely called) - extra £225/week
Training: Forklift licence & safety training provided
About the job:
Well-organised, friendly, and supportive Stores teams (mix of experienced & new staff)
Clean, efficient, and safety-focused working environment
Genuine career progression - internal promotions are common
Company-provided PPE and ongoing safety training
Steady-paced, well-structured role - ideal if you enjoy reliable routines We're recruiting for a Stores Assistant - You'll be part of a close-knit team responsible for maintaining stock accuracy, processing deliveries, and supporting engineering teams. This is a steady, structured position where attention to detail matters more than speed.
Key duties include:
Logging all goods in and out, following company procedures
Issuing and dispatching parts to internal teams
Using stock control and inventory systems (training provided)
Updating Excel logs (no complex formulas needed)
Coordinating deliveries, couriers, and transport logs
Maintaining excellent housekeeping in the Stores area
Participating in on-call rota (rarely contacted - handled remotely)
Supporting calibration, PAT testing and stock counts Training & Safety
Full safety and lifting training provided (max manual lift 25kg)
Forklift licence training covered if not already certified
PPE supplied (hi-vis, safety boots, hard hat - or bring your own boots if preferred)
Regular refresher and safety compliance training Requirements
Previous experience in a stores, warehouse, logistics, or inventory environment
Basic IT skills - confident using databases and Excel
Full UK driving licence (car or motorbike) - required for occasional travel between sites (~12 minutes apart)
Must pass a drug & alcohol screening, basic medical, and DBS check
British passport holder or settled status in the UK Working Hours
Monday-Thursday: 8:00am - 4:15pm (30 min lunch)
Friday: 8:00am - 2:00pm
On Call: Weeklong rotation every 4-5 weeks (rarely contacted; remote access via laptop and phone)
£225 additional pay per on-call week
If on call over a Bank Holiday, you'll receive an extra day off in lieu Ideal Candidates Will Have:
Experience with warehousing, logistics, inventory systems, stock control, factory operations, or engineering stores
Practical mindset and willingness to learn
Strong attention to detail and team spirit
Steady approach to work and commitment to safety standards Keywords: warehouse operative, stores assistant, inventory controller, logistics, engineering parts, stock control, goods in/out, forklift, distribution, factory, planning, scheduling, supply chain, materials handling.
To apply for the role, please submit your CV through the link below, and we will call you back ASAP to discuss your transferable skills and your availability to attend an interview. Interviews will be face-to-face, on site, with the department manager #ENG1